This ambiguity is apparent in the battle against the demon Raktabija. At the onset of the skirmish, Kali realizes that any drop of his blood spilled on the ground would create another fighter.

Ruggieri further elaborates, “Kali destroys the demon Raktabija, whose blood gives rise to more demons by drinking the blood and going straight to the source. This reminded us of patriarchy ...

In West Bengal Goddess Kali is said to have killed the frightening demon Raktabija. Diwali celebrates the freedom of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind as well as 52 other princes from the prison of ...